You need a huge amount (of stabilized) real estate to generate the same cash flow as your W2.

(not first class)  Leads in bulk .09 to .15 per lead.  

My son will be leading this effort (it will be the second effort he has led.

You do lead me to a point of maybe I should investigate their financial stability a bit more.The guy with the 4 plex I talked to WAS thinking about taking the $120k.

You may have to pay an agent to make all these lowball offers, otherwise they may get tired of you wasting their time.3) What can you do to your current house to generate cashflow now or more in the future:- Finish the basement as a separate unit? 

Keep leading by example, Sir!

Thank you for this additional lead. 

You may run into issues trying to take a HELOC out on an investment property, and even if you can I doubt you'd want to use it for a down payment for a primary because the rates are much higher.What kind of cash flow would you be generating from your multi once you move out?

I would forget about growing the portfolio and generational wealth until your husband finds a job and you reduce your credit card debt.Credit card debt has interest rates above 20%, there is a strong case that your rentals are not generating a 20% return.

Most of the tourists in Tulum are millennials & generation X, not as many baby boomers, I own property without an elevator in Tulum so I know...